Cvs Flashcards
1
Q
Collapsing pulse is seen in
A
Severe aortic regurgitation
2
Q
Pulsus bisferiens is seen in
A
Aortic stenosis and regurgitation
3
Q
Pulsus alternans
A
Advanced heart failure
4
Q
Pulsus paradoxus is seen in
A
Cardiac tamponade
Can occur to a lesser extent with pericardial constriction and in acute severe asthma
5
Q
How do we calculate pulse deficit?
A
Radial - apical
6
Q
What are the causes of secondary HTN
A
Renovascular disease,
including renal artery stenosis
Phaeochromocytoma
Primary aldosteronism
Cushing’s syndrome
Coarctation of the aorta
Adult polycystic kidney disease
7
Q
What is the clinical feature for adult polycystic kidney disease?
A
Bilateral palpable kidneys
8
Q
What is the clinical feature of pheochromocytoma?
A
Episodes of sweating headache and palpitations
